Archive for June, 2008
Recently I posted about the 4Cs of diamonds, a general guide to understanding the main characteristics of diamonds. It’s well worth reading before shopping for a diamond engagement ring. This posting made me think that it might be useful to give some general tips about buying that special diamond engagement ring in general. How do you choose an engagement ring? Naturally, the diamond engagement ring price has to fit your pocket, but what about the style? Here you need to do a little bit of detective work.
I suggest that you start taking a real interest (if you haven’t so far) in what your girlfriend likes and dislikes in terms of fashion. Is her style conservative or outlandish? Does she like to blend in or stick out in the crowd? Does she like vivid or more subdued tones?
Next you might ask your girlfriends’ friends or relatives if they have discussed engagement rings, and if so, whether she expressed a particular preference.
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Why are engagement rings worn on the left hand ring finger? Apparently, this finger is thought to have a direct connection to the heart, and this belief goes back to ancient times. Because diamond engagement rings, regardless of the price, are a symbol of eternal love, the tradition to wear them on the left hand ring finger has remained.
Nevertheless, in some cultures, the ring is worn on the right hand.
A man from Pennsylvania, who stole a diamond engagement ring to impress a woman he was infatuated with, has ended up behind bars. Apparently the guy pretended to be a regular customer, musing for hours over different rings for hours he finally picked out a shiny three-carat diamond solitaire in a platinum setting. Then, when the store assistant was not looking for a moment, the guy swiped the ring and left the store.
A far more reasonable, and definitely more legal proposition is to visit Diamonds-USA.
To read the full story, click here.